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title: "Inshore Skirt Boom"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9814d76b-d309-4791-a9ce-6a4eed3f9cef"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Inshore Skirt Boom

Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9814d76b-d309-4791-a9ce-6a4eed3f9cef

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## Summary

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has recently completed a tender process for the acquisition of 600 metres of inshore skirt boom, essential for protecting sheltered inshore areas during oil spills. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 90741000 for services related to oil pollution, was valued at £60,000 and utilised an open procedure under threshold. The tender period ended on 13th November 2017, with the contract officially commencing on 20th November 2017 and concluding on 31st March 2018. The delivery is targeted for the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in environmental protection and pollution control. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in manufacturing or supply of environmental goods, particularly those able to produce equipment essential for emergency response scenarios, would be well-positioned to take part in future tenders of a similar nature. Companies with the capability to demonstrate quality, reliability, and compliance with technical specifications, particularly in relation to marine and environmental services, may find considerable potential for growth by engaging with procurement processes by governmental bodies like the MCA.

## Notice

The MCA wishes to purchase 600m of inshore skirt boom in 30 x 20m lengths. The boom will be approximately 750mm in total height. This boom will be used, in the event of an oil spill, to protect sheltered inshore areas, harbours and estuaries. It will comprise of an air inflated chamber with a skirt held in position with a wire ballast.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/456c004f-b11c-497f-bf97-b5ecc7209185 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,695 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARETE TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90741000 - Services related to oil pollution

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2017 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/456c004f-b11c-497f-bf97-b5ecc7209185
- 16 Oct 2017 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f2e339e-2104-43f3-937a-3a6648574eef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/456c004f-b11c-497f-bf97-b5ecc7209185
  21st November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f2e339e-2104-43f3-937a-3a6648574eef
  16th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97e00f32-28e1-43b6-b47d-c53d7ba9a030
  Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fc7ca53-5538-43c3-b229-5a20aa1270b9
  Instructions for Submission of Tenders
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6eab802e-3b1e-4296-ad74-77e751873d25
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e22cb9d3-ab50-410e-8852-08158f4282b9
  Conditions of Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c8cbe7e-8036-49bf-89ad-8dbefb9a189e
  Form of Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/510d9103-c9a9-4cb3-8d71-70c956740911
  Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ac5805e-408c-460d-b72e-0092ff94f45f
  Tender Return Label
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1097331e-5e4b-4ccd-a9d4-b348a5a1f604
  Scoring Worked Example

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